If you’re thinking of a walking holiday in Snowdonia then look no further! Here at the Shepherd’s Hideaway we offer you a superb base for your walking holiday. With famous mountain routes in Snowdonia or less strenuous strolls on the beach or round mountain reservoirs only around 30 minutes drive away, we have it all covered! We’re also only 10 minutes from the Offas Dyke path which follows the England/Wales border.
Plan in comfort, and soothe your aches in luxury!
Our two Shepherds huts, known as ‘The Clydes’ and ‘The Shire’ offer you cosy, comfortable base in which to both plan your activities and unwind from your efforts!
Accommodation that let’s you breathe – in style!
If you’re looking for accommodation that lets you breathe, gives you space, and provides you with creature comforts then try one of our huts. Buillt by local craftsmen to a very high standard our huts provide you with a full kitchen, luxury bathroom and cosy log fire to curl uo in front of.
Are the dogs coming too?
If you like the idea of a walking holiday with your four-legged friends then we have you covered too. Both our huts provide superb, secure, free-to-roam, dog-friendly accommodation. We can also offer you a secure place to kennel your canine company if you need to.
Fancy a walk up Snowdon?
Snowdon is here for the taking! At 1085 metres it is the tallest mountain in Wales and has a whole range of walking routes to the summit. It’s one of the mountains that comprises the National Three Peaks Challenge – and the climb up Snowdon is usually the first or final mountain in the brace. Snowdon is also part of the Welsh 3 Peaks and the Welsh 14/15 Peak Challenge.
The most popular route up Snowdon is the Llanberis Path. This path is generally accepted to be the easiest route in non-winter conditions, but note that’s ‘easiest’ and not easy – as there’s no easy way to walk up this mountain! You can choose to park at the Snowdon car park, or get the Snowdon Sherpa bus service to this car park from either Llanberis, Betws y Coed or elsewhere on its route.
If you’re feeling a little lazy and you don’t fancy the ascent then you could always opt for a helping hand up Snowdon via the Snowdon Mountain Railway. If you;re doing that then you might also want to stay in the Suffolk Hut – a beautifully converted railway wagon.
The North Wales Pilgrims Way
Another very popular footpath route that passes right by the Shepherds Hideaway is the North Wales Pilgrims Way, which was recently featured as the focus of series 6 of the BBC programme Pilgrims Way. It’s a beautiful walk, and known as the ‘Welsh Camino’ and even if you are not religious it provides a focal route for exploring much that North Wales has to offer.
Coastal walks near us…
In addition to all the options that being near Snowdonia gives you, our location means that you can opt for mountains one day and a flat, coastal walk the next.
Whether you opt for the nearby beaches at Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno or further afield on Anglesey (only 40 minutes away) or the Lleyn Peninsula we also have plenty of coastal options you could go for, including the Wales Coastal Path.
Or a nearly flat, easy walk in the mountains…
If you’re less keen on sand, and want to the smell of pine in your nostrils during your walking holiday in Snowdonia then you might wish to go for a walk round Llyn Brenig. The Visitor Centre at Llyn Brenig is only around 30 minutes from us and there are a number of walks you can choose from, most of which as flat and easy.
In addition you could try walks up the Aber Falls (35 mins away), or round Llyn Crafnant or Llyn Geironydd.
Some other ideas you might like to try during your walking holiday in Snowdonia include walks around St Asaph as listed on ‘Map my Walk‘.